SmartEdge
SmartEdge - UTS Smart Design, 2023
Product Info: The SmartEdge is a product is specifically designed for common household cooks and higher-income individuals who value luxury and quality in their kitchen tools. The SmartEdge product line consists of one main unit, which includes three NFC-enabled knives: the Santoku, Nakiri, and Chef's knife. The product would retail at $220 to cover the electronics and material costs. The form of the SmartEdge follows the angle of a sharp blade, slightly curved and geometric, to assist the user in the direction to sharpen their knives.
Innovation Process - How did I get to SmartEdge?
The design process for this project required a systematic approach to understanding and redesigning existing sharpening mechanisms. By conducting detailed systems mapping and competitor analysis as well as conducting user interviews ensured the product was intuitive and well-researched, focusing on knife safety and handling as a priority.Â
Product and competitor research
Learning how sharpening works and features that are associated
Conducting interviews allowed for a sense check about knife safety and if people actively cook with knives